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Weather Summary for Iowa
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

Today: 

Quiet conditions this morning as a large area of high pressure 
descends across the region. Winds have been generally on the light 
side, but vary at least a bit with winds out of the west/southwest 
over most of the state, while southern Iowa sees northwest winds. 
Skies were largely clear, outside of some clouds passing across the
far south. Radar returns this morning are showing rain, though this
does not look to be reaching the ground, and is not expected to do so.
Frost/Freeze headlines remain across the state as temperatures sit in
the low 30s north and in to the upper 30s south, though as warming 
occurs later this morning, these headlines will drop off for the day.

Generally quiet conditions are expected today, with partly to mostly
sunny skies and temperatures warming into the upper 40s to low 50s
north and in the upper 50s across the rest of the state. Winds are
expected to turn more northwesterly across Iowa as a front passes
though, turning quite breezy, especially over northern Iowa later this
morning through the afternoon with gusts upwards of 35-40 mph. 

Tonight and beyond: 

Winds relax into the evening, though temperatures falling near to 
just below freezing across the state will likely allow for additional 
frost/freeze headlines into Saturday morning. 

Continued dry weather is expected through the weekend, with
temperatures gradually warming into the upper 50s to low 60s by
Sunday. Before that though, can expect one more chilly night with
more expected frost/freezing conditions Saturday night into Sunday
morning. Expect slightly breezy conditions this weekend with partly
cloudy skies Saturday and clearing skies Sunday. Changes arrive into
the start of the work week as the chance for showers and storms
returns, along with continued warming through the 60s.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For WASHINGTON County

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Regional Hourly Observations For WASHINGTON County
Issued at 400 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

   SOUTHEAST IOWA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURLINGTON     PTSUNNY   56  31  38 NW14G31   30.17F TC  13           
FAIRFIELD *    SUNNY     55  25  30 NW18G29   30.17F TC  13           
FORT MADISON * PTSUNNY   55  30  38 NW15G21   30.17F TC  13           
KEOKUK *       SUNNY     55  30  38 W12G20    30.19F TC  13           
OSKALOOSA *    MOSUNNY   59  31  34 NW20      30.19S TC  15           
OTTUMWA        MOSUNNY   57  33  40 W13G25    30.17F TC  14           
WASHINGTON *   MOSUNNY   57  27  30 NW20G32   30.15F TC  14           

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Iowa
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Iowa...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 28%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 20 mph with gusts at 37 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 23 mph with gusts at 33 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 22 mph with gusts at 31 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at Ottumwa, Lamoni, Harlan, Des Moines, and Clarinda. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at Estherville.

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Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WASHINGTON County,IA

237 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of eastern Iowa and
northwest Illinois from midnight through 8 AM Saturday.
Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing in the warning
area. Please see the warning for details. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Frost or freeze headlines may be needed Saturday night and again
on Sunday night.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed tonight. 

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For WASHINGTON County, IA
314 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy and not as cool with lows around 50. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Showers likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Iowa

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy

5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook

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Almanac Information

Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.710000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:26 EDT Set 21:01 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:12 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:57 EDT Ends 21:29 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky